Man Utd in the market for surprise signing after Luke Shaw injury

Manchester United are exploring the transfer market for a new left-back following the injury blow for Luke Shaw, according to Manchester Evening News.

The England international recently sustained a muscular injury, and it has been reported by David Ornstein that he could be on the sidelines for several weeks.

This has left United without a senior left-back in the squad, with Tyrell Malacia injured since pre-season. He suffered the setback on international duty.

Youngster Alvaro Fernandez is the natural replacement for United, but there are suggestions that he could be loaned out to Granada with a potential buy clause.

Diogo Dalot, who has played at left-back on occasions, is likely to start against Nottingham Forest. Lisandro Martinez could be another makeshift option.

Shaw’s injury could force United to spend on new left-back

United recently permitted the departure of Brandon Williams to Ipswich Town on loan. The 22-year-old could have been an option to fill the void left by Shaw’s injury.

Dalot is now likely to start against Forest on Saturday. Fernandez had a good loan stint at Preston North End last term, but has yet to make his United debut.

This could be a reason behind the club’s interest in pursuing a new left-back. Manager Erik ten Hag could be reluctant to play Fernandez due to his lack of Premier League experience.

With just a week left before the transfer deadline, United are now facing a race against time to pursue a short-term replacement. It won’t be easy to sign a top-class left-back.

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United are also in the market for a new midfielder and a central defender. Those deals will likely depend on whether they can recoup sufficient funds from player sales.